Xabi Alonso's most used players by appearances for Bayer Leverkusen

We assess which players Xabi Alonso used most during his tenure as Bayer Leverkusen manager.

10) Exequiel Palacios

A product of River Plate's academy, versatile midfielder Exequiel Palacios was an important member of Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side which won the Bundesliga title in 2023/24.

9) Granit Xhaka

Signed from Arsenal for £21.4m in the summer of 2023, Granit Xhaka was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga-winning campaign of 2023/24 - pulling the strings in midfield and a natural leadership figure.

8) Amine Adli

A versatile forward player, Amine Adli has occupied a number of attacking roles within Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen system including stints on both flanks as well as up front.

7) Lukas Hradecky

An ever reliable presence in between the goalposts, Finland international Lukas Hradecky was Bayer Leverkusen's captain when the club clinched their first ever Bundesliga title in 2023/24.

6) Robert Andrich

Signed from Union Berlin in 2021, central midfielder Robert Andrich's form for Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso earned him international recognition for Germany.

5) Florian Wirtz

The jewel of Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side, Florian Wirtz has established himself as one of the best young players in Europe thanks to his phenomenal creativity and eye for goal from an advanced midfield position.

4) Piero Hincapie

The archetypal modern defender, Ecuador international Piero Hincapie is both comfortable on the ball and adept at operating as part of an aggressive high line at the back.

3) Edmond Tapsoba

A robust competitor in defence who is also accomplished in possession, Edmond Tapsoba has been a rock at the back for Bayer Leverkusen during Xabi Alonso's managerial tenure.

2) Jeremie Frimpong

One of the stars of Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen reign, Jeremie Frimpong has flourished as an attacking wing-back and has regularly chipped in with crucial goals and assists.

1) Jonathan Tah

A calming influence in defence for Bayer Leverkusen, Jonathan Tah is reportedly being coveted all across Europe this summer with the Germany international's contract at the BayArena set to expire.